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Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson, Copy/Features Editor

Emily Jackson is a senior at McLean High School. She is a copy and features editor for The Highlander and an online opinions editor for the website. Outside the classroom, she enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.

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Although the spread of COVID-19 has kept most people trapped inside, its important not to forget about small businesses. Ways to support them include ordering delivery food, purchasing gift cards, and leaving positive reviews online

Keep supporting local businesses

Emily Jackson, Copy and Features Editor
March 18, 2020
Recipients of the FCPS Student Peace Prize gather on March 10 at a community center. This award is given to select individuals that have truly made a community impact with service

Senior receives peace award

Emily Jackson, Copy and Features Editor
March 17, 2020
A tired student tries to sleep during class. This photo illustration is just one example of the times of the day when a student can try to wrongly nap.

Why you should resist a rest

Zach Anderson and Emily Jackson
March 5, 2020
PDEW

PDEW

Zach Anderson and Emily Jackson
February 18, 2020

McLean swim defeats W-L

Emily Jackson, Copy and Features Editor
January 14, 2020
NOT THE END- Forever 21 hopes to recover from financial deficit

Forever 21 files for bankruptcy

Emily Jackson, Copy & Features Editor
October 8, 2019
Emer Johnsons daughter Nora smiles from behind her mothers desk. Nora offered to help her mother pass out papers and was able to answer questions about her mothers teachings. (Photo by Emily Jackson)

Teachers’ children enjoy Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Zach Anderson and Emily Jackson
May 2, 2019
As displayed by this calendar, the 2018-2019 school year has an extremely late spring break.

FCPS calendar leaves much to be desired

Emily Jackson, Copy Editor
April 9, 2019
A popular meme mocking rigorous academic culture posted by the viral @mclean_high_memes on Instagram.

Exclusive Q&A with @mclean_high_memes

Emily Jackson, Copy Editor
April 1, 2019
Annette Billingsley poses next to inspiring quote encouraging equality in literature.

Reading for equality

Emily Jackson, Copy Editor
March 10, 2019
Last year’s seniors present their internship displays in early June before graduation. This event allows students to learn about the internship programs they can participate in and what majors or careers they may be interested in pursuing in the future. (Photo courtesy of Laura Venos)

Be hip, do HIP

Emily Jackson and Skye Sunderhauf
March 4, 2019
A shelf of books in the library with a motivational quote reminds students of the importance of reading.

Book drive assists neighboring schools

Emily Jackson, Copy editor/online opinions editor
February 13, 2019
The gilet jaunes (Yellow Vests) run the streets of France in the midst of the fire smoke. The yellow vest is a symbol of civilian resistance to the raise of fuel taxes and other issues deemed problematic. (Photo obtained via Wikipedia.com under a Creative Commons license)

France in panic as violent protests sweep nation

Emily Jackson and Haine Jung
December 10, 2018
Grande sings her way to recovery with new single

Grande sings her way to recovery with new single

Emily Jackson, Copy Editor
November 9, 2018
Writers scare the school

Writers scare the school

Emily Jackson, Copy Editor
October 22, 2018
McLean field hockey celebrates a great season with red and white balloons on Senior Night on Oct. 10. (Photo by Emily Jackson)

JV field hockey finishes season

Emily Jackson, Reporter
October 12, 2017
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